THE OPPORTUNITY 

Join BCI's Internal Audit team in Victoria, BC, and gain exposure across both our operations and investment business. Working alongside experienced leaders and stakeholders, you'll help assess risk, strengthen controls, improve processes, and deliver insights that make a real impact across one of Canada's leading institutional investors. This role is well suited to professionals with experience in Big Four, public accounting, consulting, banking, government, or similar analytical environments. Progress toward, or completion of, a CPA, CIA, or CFA designation will set you up for success, alongside a curious mindset and interest in leveraging AI and emerging technologies to drive continuous improvement. 

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH 

You'll join the Corporate Risk & Audit department, which provides analysis and insight on BCI's risk exposures, governance, and control practices. You'll work closely with the Senior Manager, Internal Audit, who provides strategic direction and mentorship, and collaborate with Internal Audit team members on audit planning, execution, and quality assurance. You'll partner with business leaders and operational teams across BCI's investment management and corporate functions to understand their risk environments, and work alongside colleagues in Enterprise Risk Management and Internal Controls to strengthen integrated risk governance and control effectiveness across the organization. 

 

WHAT YOU BRING 

• 2+ years of experience in internal audit or a related analytical environment, such as public accounting, consulting, banking, government, or industry. 

• Progress toward, or completion of, a CPA, CIA, or CFA designation. 

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related discipline. 

• Experience evaluating business processes, risks, and controls. 

• Strong analytical thinking, professional curiosity, and communication skills. 

• An AI-forward mindset with a willingness to embrace new technologies and continuously improve how work gets done 

 

We recognize that strong candidates bring a variety of experiences and perspectives. If you're excited about this opportunity and believe your skills and experience align with the role, we encourage you to apply. 

 

WHAT YOU WILL DO 

• Contribute to long-term audit planning by staying abreast of investment industry trends and emerging risk areas to inform the audit strategy 

• Develop deep operational knowledge of BCI's business processes and risk landscape to establish appropriate professional approaches for audit engagements 

• Plan and organize audit engagements in collaboration with Internal Audit leadership, cultivating stakeholder relationships to understand auditee concerns and expectations 

• Articulate clear engagement objectives, scope, and prioritized testing areas; draft engagement terms of reference aligned with audit clients 

• Leverage relevant internal and external frameworks, standards, and benchmarks to strengthen audit testing methodologies 

• Document audit programs with clarity and precision, enabling the team to efficiently understand methodology and expected outcomes 

• Execute audits with curiosity, objectivity, and professional skepticism, obtaining and documenting sufficient evidence to support findings, conclusions, and recommendations 

• Identify key controls, weaknesses, and compensating controls within complex, interrelated systems; perform root cause analysis and develop thoughtful, pragmatic recommendations to strengthen risk management 

• Manage multiple concurrent and complex projects to meet established deadlines while maintaining audit quality standards 

• Meet with Internal Audit leadership and auditees to discuss findings and recommendations 

• Draft working papers and audit report sections for Senior Manager review, ensuring messages are clear, concise, logical, and persuasive 

• Maintain rigorous attention to detail, employing objective and accurate language while favoring plain business language over technical jargon 

 

WHERE YOU WILL WORK 

This role is based in our downtown Victoria, BC office. For candidates considering a move to Victoria, relocation support is available. 

 

SALARY RANGE 

The annualized base salary range for this Victoria-based role is CAD $80,000 to $88,000.  

BCI offers a competitive total rewards package, including a performance-based incentive plan, comprehensive health & dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, and paid time off. We pay our people competitively in the markets in which we operate and with consideration for internal equity and job structure. The base salary will consider factors such as the individual's skill set, experience, and internal equity. We aim for actual pay to be around the market median for expected performance and the upper quartile for excellent performance. Actual salaries may vary based on experience and expertise.

Next Steps:

To apply online, please submit your resume promptly. Applications will be actively reviewed, and those selected for an interview will be contacted. We welcome all qualified candidates who are legally authorized to work in the country where this job is located. If you do not have authorization, or if your work permit has restrictions or is due to expire within 12 months, please inform our recruitment team if shortlisted.